Message type: E = Error
Message class: SAWE_TIME_PS_GEN - General Message Class Time Planning Sheet
Message number: 015
Message text: Automatic forecast cannot be done in the past
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SAWE_TIME_PS_GEN015
- Automatic forecast cannot be done in the past ?The SAP error message SAWE_TIME_PS_GEN015, which states "Automatic forecast cannot be done in the past," typically occurs when you attempt to generate a forecast for a time period that is in the past. This error is common in SAP systems that handle demand planning and forecasting, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the system is designed to prevent the generation of forecasts for periods that have already passed. Forecasting is generally intended for future periods to help with planning and decision-making. Attempting to create or adjust forecasts for historical data does not align with the intended use of forecasting tools.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check the Time Period: Ensure that the time period you are trying to forecast is in the future. If you are trying to generate a forecast for
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